Hello BP, Just wanted to follow with an additional spin on this question.

(And yes, I know there are probably a few threads about screening...but I did want to hear specifically from people who came at it with positivity... that really puts a different spin on things, so thank you!

Option 4 - he simply sells and takes the equity he has in the house and the real estate world keeps spinning.

Without one am I just spinning my wheels considering this property?  

o.OHead is STILL Spinning ..All the best,Matt

I will guarantee you will be spinning wheels in Lincoln Park/Lakeview and Logan Square.  

Also it's not accurate and you cannot get credit report on someone else for free anyway.The clerk website is great for free records which you can look up by last name, but people get married, change names or 10 people can be under same first and last name - you can spin your wheels and not get ahead.Best WishesDan

My head is spinning...

I've taken every sales course known to man: SPIN, WEDGE, AXIOM, etc.

Some pros with er established systems make money.......99% of people trying to do it are just spinning their wheels.